Spectacular Northern Lights illuminate Britain
Britain was treated to spectacular views of the Northern Lights last night, with reported sightings as far south as Essex.
Northern Lights images from across the UK
The Northern Lights, aka Aurora borealis, have been spotted throughout the UK this evening, lighting up the sky as far south as Norfolk.
In Whitley Bay:
In Thurso, Scotland:
In the Isle of Sky:
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Seen by You: Northern Lights over the North East
A rare glimpse of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, was captured by viewers last night.
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Britons treated to rare glimpse of Northern Lights
The aurora borealis have been spotted across the UK, with stargazers reporting green and red lights in Scotland, Wales and south England.